Cost of living in Cuba compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 499% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuba is 499% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cuba | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46 CUC (₨12,850) | ₨916 | + 1303% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 CUC (₨5,098) | ₨1,082 | + 371% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6 CUC (₨1,821) | ₨533 | + 242% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.73 CUC (₨1,335) | ₨230 | + 480% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 CUC (₨3,167) | ₨315 | + 904% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.64 CUC (₨744) | ₨165 | + 349% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9 CUC (₨2,669) | ₨836 | + 219% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 CUC (₨2,438) | ₨289 | + 745% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.61 CUC (₨1,582) | ₨114 | + 1286% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.51 CUC (₨425) | ₨391 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24 CUC (₨6,730) | ₨2,739 | + 146% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 CUC (₨1,780) | ₨216 | + 723% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.55 CUC (₨719) | ₨144 | + 399% | |
| Housing | + 314% | |||
| Housing in Cuba is 314% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cuba | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,452 CUC (₨409,273) | ₨137,741 | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,088 CUC (₨870,695) | ₨58,708 | + 1383% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 614 CUC (₨173,242) | ₨21,580 | + 703% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 549 CUC (₨154,685) | ₨75,090 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 350 CUC (₨98,685) | ₨35,699 | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 317 CUC (₨89,460) | ₨17,044 | + 425% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25 CUC (₨7,049) | ₨2,308 | + 205% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 403 CUC (₨113,617) | ₨58,431 | + 94% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 170 CUC (₨48,070) | ₨29,384 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11 CUC (₨3,112) | ₨1,281 | + 143% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12 CUC (₨3,362) | ₨625 | + 438% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Cuba is 8% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cuba | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 36 CUC (₨10,027) | ₨4,832 | + 108% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22 CUC (₨6,063) | ₨9,004 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 73 CUC (₨20,478) | ₨13,089 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 56 CUC (₨15,810) | ₨13,255 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 139% | |||
| Transportation in Cuba is 139% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cuba | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 39,102 CUC (₨11,025,150) | ₨2,800,000 | + 294% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.36 CUC (₨385) | ₨272 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 41 CUC (₨11,693) | ₨4,030 | + 190% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuba is 41% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cuba | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2.95 CUC (₨832) | ₨230 | + 262% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨838 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨3,307 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9 CUC (₨2,538) | ₨1,222 | + 108% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.73 CUC (₨1,052) | ₨649 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.01 CUC (₨1,413) | ₨557 | + 153% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.90 CUC (₨534) | ₨396 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.12 CUC (₨596) | ₨217 | + 174% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6.00 CUC (₨1,692) | ₨495 | + 242% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuba is 12% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cuba | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 CUC (₨8,459) | ₨3,859 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,827 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨6,844 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 42 CUC (₨11,868) | ₨8,435 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6.00 CUC (₨1,692) | ₨2,877 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.07 CUC (₨584) | ₨566 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.00 CUC (₨564) | ₨965 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 250 CUC (₨70,490) | ₨149,999 | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.65 CUC (₨183) | ₨255 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 40 CUC (₨11,278) | ₨5,226 | + 116% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3.54 CUC (₨997) | ₨637 | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 145% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,068 prices entered by 217 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2025.
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Cost of living in Cuba is 145% more expensive than in Pakistan
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